First 50-Miler - Page 3

Sticking to your training program and consistently doing weekly long runs is the best way to convince your mind you can and will run 50 miles. It also helps to expect the inevitable. The longer the run, the more chances you have to feel bad. As long as you know a low point will come, it's easier to deal with mentally and not let it knock you off track.

Matt Hart head coach of CoachingEndurance.com. He's also a professional ultrarunner, with 50-mile wins at Devil's Backbone 50, Big Horn 50 and Mount Hood PCT 50.